A Hit and Miss Embarkation Day - Vlog Day 1 of 7

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  • @daniellelee4297
    @daniellelee4297 5 місяців тому +4

    I am not sure why anyone would say you were overly negative or "naggy" with your review. I appreciate the honest and candid reviews and you always give appreciation to the positive things on the ship as well. Not everyone will have the same experiences on cruises and perhaps the ship was very crowded and maybe it was understaffed. Keep up the great work and know that most of us appreciate the honesty and the great content!!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Thank you. We appreciate your support.❤️

  • @beverleywesthaver3328
    @beverleywesthaver3328 5 місяців тому +2

    Another great video. Really appreciate how honest you are about your experience.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. We try to balance out any challenges we find with the positives - as there's no such things as a bad cruise, we're on vacation and loving it.

  • @USKeyService
    @USKeyService 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Jill and Jerry for the review. Heading out on the Seashore on June 23. Seeing your experience my wife and I booked in the Yacht Club.

  • @chrisbillman4741
    @chrisbillman4741 5 місяців тому +2

    I would ask all of you guys to share a few seconds of video showing wheelchair accessible spaces. Like any ramps on the ships, wheelchair space in the entertainment areas and theater. Anything that might be an obstacle or anything that might encourage us to use or avoid a ship. Simple things like the hand washing stations can a person in a self propelled wheelchair have space under the sink so they can move close enough, accessible bathrooms and so on.
    😊

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      The biggest thing we noticed on the Seashore was the extremely long wait to get an elevator. We never went by the elevators that we didn’t see someone in a wheelchair or scooter waiting.
      Thanks for your comment we will keep it in mind for our next vlog series.

  • @sarahj.5970
    @sarahj.5970 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for responding to me on my excitement about your first experience with MSC. I truly appreciate it because you two are gracious and not just needing 5 star plus perfection...just good..thank you, thank you. I will be watching this keenly. Now I am already back to Yacht Club Only when/if I try MSC and comparing that to regular situations on other lines depending on all the details we all have learned to do. I am not sure where in real time we are but sure you are making the best of it and enjoying anyway...so glad your daughters/families/guests loved the show...that is truly great...I hope those cards got changed??

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. We would love to try the yacht club. We have heard great thing about it. We had a fun cruise with our family.🛳

  • @rickkorzeniowski4247
    @rickkorzeniowski4247 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks. I got a good feel for what it was like for you guys. I'm looking forward to watching as the days continue.

  • @dianec9456
    @dianec9456 5 місяців тому +2

    I was cringing while watching this one... the only thing that kept me going was looking for the letter and loving your content. There's no way I could do a ship with more than 3500 passengers... not even sure if I could do THAT many, but it would depend on the ship/layout. Thanks for 'taking one for the team'!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      We definitely learnt lessons from this cruise which will influence our decisions when booking our cruise adventures.

  • @PattyP23
    @PattyP23 5 місяців тому +2

    I agree with many of the comments based on the first day that it does not look relaxing, service oriented or inviting but it is only the first day. It does seem dark/cramped with a nickel and dime climate vs my preference for bright/space and all in. I think it was a good choice to get the drink package based on this vlog.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      It definitely was a crazy embarkation day. The crazy rainy day weather didn’t help. You made a very good assessment of how we felt and what we saw.

  • @jabbathehut656
    @jabbathehut656 5 місяців тому +2

    I must have watched dozens of reviews now of MSC, and despite you all saying you are giving it a second try etc, it staggers me that you all keep trying to make it worthwhile.
    I can say this categorically, I will never spend my money on an MSC cruise. It looks, and sounds now, like at hell sea.
    Any redeeming pluses, can be kept as far I am concerned. The noise in that atrium is unbearable. Like Blackpool at sea.
    I dont consider myself as a refined person, and I would hate to do a Cuanrd cruise, with that pomp and ceremony, but MSC can do one frankly.
    With so many great cruise lines I am amazed you vloggers keep givng MSC another chance.
    Great video by the way. Love your content.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +2

      We had a good experience in the fall on the Seaside but unfortunately that was not the case this time. We don’t have any plans on giving MSC a third try.

  • @matthewduffy5774
    @matthewduffy5774 5 місяців тому +1

    I am fairly confident in saying I have watched all your videos of cruising, and as soon as you stepped foot on this ship & in the first 10 seconds onboard it felt very chaotic to me. I hadn’t had that impression in any of your other videos. Seeing how packed & loud it was, was even a turnoff for me and I’m in my 30’s.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      It was a different experience then what we are used to. If someone is looking for a relaxing vacation this was not the ship to pick.

    • @matthewduffy5774
      @matthewduffy5774 5 місяців тому

      @@CruisingCanucks I’ve had more relaxing embarkation experiences with Carnival 😂 & Norwegian was excellent from check in to getting aboard. Looking forward to seeing how my first Royal cruise goes this August!

  • @jameskimmykatcrespo
    @jameskimmykatcrespo 5 місяців тому +1

    It looks like a very beautiful ship.....Love the crystal staircase..........but that was a rough start for sure!

    • @michaelengle9062
      @michaelengle9062 3 місяці тому

      it is beautiful. we just got back from a 4 night cruise. great time. ship was amazing and maybe we just got lucky but there was a great group of people on board. lots of fun

  • @michaeldiamond9184
    @michaeldiamond9184 5 місяців тому +1

    I loved Seaside last year I was hoping Seashore was a clone, it did not feel crowded and loved the 2nd buffet mostly for late night snacks. I can discount their lack of free additional dining option for a lower fair & if drink package was selected with room it was way cheaper. Also over night at their private island is great, I see other cruise lines starting to do that, which at great ports is just great!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      We found out that the Seashore is the same size as the Seaside but they took out common area and added extra cabins and therefore it holds 400-700 more passengers. We definitely felt like it was overcrowded compared to the Seaside.

  • @Juancarlo4342
    @Juancarlo4342 5 місяців тому +4

    I will be on this ship for 2 weeks in May, a cruise is what you make of it. You should have bought it before when you booked.

  • @robertk4552
    @robertk4552 5 місяців тому +1

    I loved the drink stations on the Disney Fantasy with our handy 64oz yetis. Making drinks so inaccessible is always a pain on cruise ships. Trying Princess with Premier package for our first time in June where we hope the Medallion class service makes it somewhat easier.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Great to hear that Disney is doing it right. We enjoy the app on Princess but you sometimes need patience when using it.🛳

  • @KaileBrogan1025
    @KaileBrogan1025 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for making this vlog

  • @user-Samcorl
    @user-Samcorl 5 місяців тому +1

    Yes, the lack of paper menus was a huge issue for my family on our last New Year's cruise on the Carnival Legend. Really annoying.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      We find that it takes away from the dining experience when everyone has their eyes glued to their screens.

  • @ChristineRobillard-h3e
    @ChristineRobillard-h3e 2 місяці тому +1

    Canadian here. I enjoy your vlogs. Planning our first cruise. Which medical insurance do you purchase when going on a cruise and which company. Need all the advice. :)

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  Місяць тому

      We have used a variety of different types. Fortunately we have yet to have a claim while travelling so we do feel that we recommend a specific one. We currently have a Platinum American Express Card that provides a good insurance travel plan but recognize that it is pricey unless someone is travelling as frequently as we do.

  • @DKeeping
    @DKeeping 5 місяців тому +1

    We went through the embarkation chaos twice; once when we initially boarded and the again when we reboarded for the 7-day. I hear you about the buffet…in can be nuts. Eventually we figured out to use the glass elevator at the very aft end and go in there. Even if the aft serving stations weren’t open it was MUCH more civilized back there. Our MDR experience was ok; not amazing or even “good” just adequate.
    Our biggest complaints were slow drink service (it’s the point of sale system they use creates a bottleneck in the service flow) and those idiotic “smart” elevators

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Great tip on the aft elevators - we found the same. Our boarding on MSC both times has been really good though. Drink service was mainly okay, but we had a couple times where it was a little slow. SMART ELEVATORS - we didn't think they improved service on the Panorama and felt the same about them on this ship. Good news is we lost weight doing so many stairs on this ship!

  • @Mrs.jones754
    @Mrs.jones754 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this timely video. I'll be boarding the Seashore on Sunday! So interested in your thoughts and experiences.

  • @julepandtrubbs
    @julepandtrubbs 5 місяців тому +1

    We were thinking if we were to do MSC it would be for a European cruise which are more port intensive. We normally spend the maximum amount of time off the ship and eat out (though very frugally). And maybe we'd bring back food local from the ports we visited, and not rely so heavily on MSC's lack of food choice/availability. Basically, their ship would serve as a floating hotel, lol. Still only a thought. Not sure if we're willing to hand our money to MSC just yet though, lol. Looking forward to the rest of the vlog to see if it improves.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      We have discussed doing the same thing. Some of our family did a MSC European cruise last year for two weeks and said they would do it again.

  • @jimbetche7864
    @jimbetche7864 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm sure if you were able to upgrade to yacht club your experience would have been so much better. If I go on msc the yacht club is the only way to go.

  • @barbarashuster9029
    @barbarashuster9029 5 місяців тому +1

    Last time I used my soft sided beautiful luggage by the way, we were flying to Texas and it poured! My suitcase must have laid in a huge puddle at the bottom of the luggage carrier as everything inside was soaked!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      How unfortunate. We were afraid that our daughter and family would have the same experience because they were travelling with soft case luggage but fortunately all their clothes were dry.

    • @Mazza240
      @Mazza240 5 місяців тому +1

      @@CruisingCanucks I use soft case luggage but I use plastic liner like when you’re decorating. Never a problem!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Great idea!

  • @annettegrimes2931
    @annettegrimes2931 5 місяців тому +1

    I hope it gets better!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. We had a fun time despite some issues.

  • @GrandmaandMrRon
    @GrandmaandMrRon 5 місяців тому +1

    We' ve only done 4 MSC cruises with mostly good cruises...but yes, they do tend to overcrowd their ships. It's weird how MSC is so strict on embarkation day about wine, soda, or water...but we've experienced a lax policy at the ports, usually ushered on to our cabins even when verbally declaring we might have rum we bought. Go figure? But we really hope your cruise turns out much better. We're sure better weather will make a difference.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      We had a fun cruise but wished there was more venues for eating lunch.

  • @kennethpreston9813
    @kennethpreston9813 5 місяців тому +6

    Good luck on MSC. so many bad online reviews for MSC. The Yacht Club is the only MSC product I would even consider. You deserve better than MSC

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      We feel exactly the same way after our Seashore experience.🛳

    • @jefflimp561
      @jefflimp561 5 місяців тому +1

      We are booked on the yacht club for this very reason. May never step foot outside…

  • @christineainslie4239
    @christineainslie4239 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh my this hasn't started out very well at all. Sorry guys, hope it gets better. The ship seems very dark inside, or is it me? What were they thinking only having one buffet, and not fully open? Yikes! Fighting to get paper menus every night, when they knew you preferred that! MSC is a big no for me, just something about the line and the comments I've heard that has put me off. Last straw was how Ben and David were treated on their last MSC cruise. I will be interested to follow along, and see how it goes. Cheers from London, Ontario.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      It was a challenging start but still found ways to enjoy ourselves.

  • @ericericson3535
    @ericericson3535 5 місяців тому +1

    May you live in interesting times, the Chinese say; so, the real question still unanswered is: Do they have Crown royal on board, at least that could be a salve for your expensive beverage package. I'm really looking forward to the rest of this adventure!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Yes, there was however only in the more expensive package than what we had!

    • @bethcole7909
      @bethcole7909 5 місяців тому +1

      @@CruisingCanucks ☹

  • @richardg8651
    @richardg8651 5 місяців тому +2

    Hold on, you bid the maximum possible to downgrade to an inside cabin in the yacht club from a deluxe balcony? Really and truly why?

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      We have been told that it is worth it in order to have the Yacht club experience.

  • @pileofstuff
    @pileofstuff 5 місяців тому +2

    Y'know, I don't think I'd be especially mad about replacing 1 of the multiple private island days for an actual port, even if it was "only" Nassau.
    As much as the Nassau port zone is something of a manufactured experience, it does have a bit of local flavour, where the private islands are *entirely* manufactured experiences.
    To each their own, though.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      We booked this cruise to special due to the two days at the private island. We love to snorkel and wanted lots of time at the beach with our family. We were impressed that MSC made the effort to bring us to a different port instead of just adding another sea day.

  • @Juancarlo4342
    @Juancarlo4342 5 місяців тому

    You can ask for a glass of water at any bar. I have seen it happen on all of my msc cruises.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Our first 20 cruises were on Carnival without a drink package and we never had to go to a bar to get a glass of water if we wanted a drink. That's new to us. We'd be happy to get our own water if it was available - Marella had water filling stations at each elevator.

    • @Juancarlo4342
      @Juancarlo4342 5 місяців тому

      @CruisingCanucks have u seen the prices on carnival that is why you are probably on a msc cruise, I have been on 10 of there ships. They always have juice stations and ice and water stations in all of there market places. I guess I will check in May when I'm on the seashore for 2 weeks.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      All of their Marketplaces? There's just one instead of the two we found on the Seaside. Have a great cruise and stay hydrated! :)

  • @LanaCarter-z9c
    @LanaCarter-z9c 5 місяців тому +1

    MSC is a no-go for me. I’ve seen so many reviews where they stumbled on organization for basic cruise functions - why should I trust them to organize during an emergency if they can’t handle the basics?

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      Valet point. We were a little concerned when we were directed the wrong way to our muster station during the drill.

  • @barbara88-
    @barbara88- 5 місяців тому +1

    After watching this video, I am also confident that this is not the cruise line for me. There were too many things that would have dampen my spirits form the card being incorrect, to the wet luggage to the MDR fiasco, and that in first half of the video.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      It was a disappointing start to the cruise for sure.

  • @Scotts-CruiseTravel
    @Scotts-CruiseTravel 5 місяців тому +1

    Glitzy 🎉🎉🎉

  • @rexbourne7635
    @rexbourne7635 5 місяців тому +1

    At that point if the ship had not left port i would have got off.

  • @heather19821982
    @heather19821982 5 місяців тому +1

    So we are setting sail on MSC on May 12. So I’m given the option to link my cc at home, but this is my first ever cruise. What is it for? To cover additional items you might want to purchase? For the gratuities at the end?

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      You have to have a credit on file because there is no cash and no credit used on the ship. Everything you purchase is applied to your ship card and onto your onboard account. Your credit card is then used to settle that account.

  • @Mazza240
    @Mazza240 5 місяців тому +3

    Wow they confiscated your wine? Heard so many bad reports on MSC. Don’t even think I’d go on it if they offered me it for free!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +2

      We were surprised about the wine. We ended up giving it to one of the Florida base staff at the terminal.

    • @Mazza240
      @Mazza240 5 місяців тому

      @@CruisingCanucks very disappointing

    • @aklassen47
      @aklassen47 5 місяців тому +1

      If they would have done a little research they would have known Msc doesn't allow wine. Not msc's fault.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      @@aklassen47 As said above - we were surprised about the MSC policy on this as it differs from all othe cruise lines we've done in the past. Our fault not to know about this MSC rule. MSC's fault for making that rule.

  • @jameskimmykatcrespo
    @jameskimmykatcrespo 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow! What a crazy, busy day! The ship looks beautiful and love the crystal staircases. Hope things get better in the coming days...

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      It is a beautiful ship. There were a lot of little things that happened on embarkation that made the day crazy.

  • @uba51
    @uba51 5 місяців тому +3

    Ya, I’m out on MSC. Too many bad reviews!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      They are definitely struggling to meet the standards that we have become accustomed to with our other cruise experiences.🛳

  • @lynnleipold2617
    @lynnleipold2617 5 місяців тому

    Well, your Level8 luggage leaked. It also weighs too much for me to lift up on an airplane. I will never buy any of that overhyped luggage. My Monos and Away luggage is just fab for me! I still love you guys! I would love to have your yellow dress, Jill. You looked fabulous in it!!!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      We heard some people with soft luggage had their clothes soaked right through - it was really raining that day. We were thankful for only a few damp spots in a couple of items.

    • @lynnleipold2617
      @lynnleipold2617 5 місяців тому

      @@CruisingCanucks Good!

  • @MichaelByess-q6t
    @MichaelByess-q6t 4 місяці тому

    I thought it was against the rules to go to your room before 1:30pm

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  4 місяці тому

      Our Seaside cruise in September had our cabins ready at 11am and the luggage was already there. Cabin availability changes week to week depending on circumstances.

  • @daveamey7272
    @daveamey7272 5 місяців тому +1

    i truely wish you were on my ship cunard 12th may rome it would make my cruise . unfortunately i cant afford to join you on your group cruise because my cruise is so expensive but i will try to join you one year . alas a very sad dave 😓

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      We will meet on a journey at some point. Enjoy your cruise in May!

  • @williamshirkie9401
    @williamshirkie9401 5 місяців тому +1

    Every vlog from all UA-camrs puts me more and more off MSC , they seem more interested on how much money they can squeeze out of their paying passengers , why would they take bottles of wine from you that’s unbelievable, I hope you had a nice time anyway I’ll watch the whole vlog

  • @liseoppenheimer7255
    @liseoppenheimer7255 5 місяців тому +1

    Did you announce the winner for the group cruise secret word?

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      Not yet. The deadline to enter the contest is tomorrow.

  • @Juancarlo4342
    @Juancarlo4342 5 місяців тому

    Add the alcohol and wifi package for cheap prices.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      We've seen that promo. We were coming off a 10-day cruise with a drink package and didn't think we needed another 7 days of drinking. Little did we know the Seashore can be a desert if you want to find your own hydration

  • @colleens7641
    @colleens7641 5 місяців тому +1

    Are you in the atrium or the rouge cabaret lounge at 15:40?

  • @Mazza240
    @Mazza240 5 місяців тому +1

    Is this the cruise you both got ill on?

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      Mr.Canuck began to feel ill day 6 of this seven-day cruise.

    • @jabbathehut656
      @jabbathehut656 5 місяців тому

      @@CruisingCanucks Hardly surprising on that Petri dish of a vessel.

  • @DKeeping
    @DKeeping 5 місяців тому +1

    Brooklyn cafe was our hang out. We were on an 11-day (4+7b2b) right after you

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      We spent a lot of time there throughout the cruise also.

  • @tammylowney1064
    @tammylowney1064 5 місяців тому +1

    This does Not make me want to sail with MSC. 😬

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      It was a crazy embarkation day.

    • @tammylowney1064
      @tammylowney1064 5 місяців тому +1

      Love your content especially as a fellow Canadian. My Husband and I took your advice on where to stay in Rome!! Loved it!!

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      @@tammylowney1064 You aren't the first one to stay there after watching the video. We hope you had a great time in Rome!!

  • @alliepettola3808
    @alliepettola3808 5 місяців тому +2

    Seems like you guys went in with negativity from the start and continued to complain throughout. Never sailed on MSC and no plans to but did you check their policy on brining wine onboard? Pretty sure it clearly states you’re not allowed so that’s on you. Good luck with your future travels.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      Did you see the start of the video? We were certainly excited to get on the ship and had a previous great MSC experience. We really did just show what our experience was - and did you watch the video? We spoke at length at the end about all the positives and things we liked and the couple hiccups we didn’t expect.

  • @daveamey7272
    @daveamey7272 5 місяців тому +2

    shocking msc im afraid i will never sail on msc awful start .

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      It definitely was different from our first experience with them.

  • @rexbourne7635
    @rexbourne7635 5 місяців тому +1

    Nothing right. Wrong table. Wrong card level. No 2 bottles on. Nightmare ship by the look of it.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому

      They were a lot of disappointments on the embarkation day.

    • @michaelengle9062
      @michaelengle9062 3 місяці тому

      seems to be a wide range of experiences out there. we just got back from 4 days on the Seashore and it was amazing all around.

  • @nancyp2992
    @nancyp2992 5 місяців тому +1

    Typical European style entertainment - no need for translation

  • @aklassen47
    @aklassen47 5 місяців тому

    Most of the video, It felt like you literally were nit-picking EVERYTHING, like you had a chip on your shoulder. Didn't feel like a fair review. I'm all about constructive criticism, but this was extra negative and naggy sounding. Just saying..

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +2

      We talked about how smooth embarkation was, how helpful the matre'd was to get our family together at a table, at how much we loved the international feel of the music/entertainment, how beautiful the ship was, and how we loved the Rouge Cabaret in the aft of the ship. We didn't like the buffet change from a sister ship, or the paper menus. What you saw wasn't a review - our vlogs show the day in the life of a couple who loves to cruise and travel the world. It's meant to show our journey, and you only have to come along if you choose.

  • @georgettenorth2776
    @georgettenorth2776 5 місяців тому +1

    I sailed one week later on that ship and had a great cruise. No problems.

    • @CruisingCanucks
      @CruisingCanucks  5 місяців тому +1

      That's great to hear - we also had a great cruise and talked to many other people who did as well. There's just a few things about this ship that were a disconnect from our style of cruising - and from our last MSC experience.